Charlotte Waring (1795-1867) emigrated to Australia in 1826 on the "Cumberland" where she met her first husband, James Atkinson, who was returning to Sydney. As a teacher, Charlotte had been engaged as governess to the Hannibal Macarthur children. She married James Atkinson on 29 September 1827 and they had three children, Charlotte (b. 1828), James (1830?-1885) and Caroline Louisa Waring (1834-1872), the well-known novelist and naturalist. Charlotte took a major part in Louisa's education, encouraging both her artistic talent and her interest in natural history. After James' early death, Charlotte married George Bruce Barton in 1836.
From the description of Journal kept on board the "Cumberland" bound from England to New South Wales [manuscript]. 1826-1878. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225656918
